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Saracen Investments Limited

02296532

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

25 Castle Street, Hertford, SG14 1HH
Incorporated 14/09/1988

Previously known as

Doublebug Limited · until 23/11/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/12/2025

Due 22/12/2026

On track

Industry

68320
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Officers

Vivienne Janet Thornton

director · Since 25/11/1988

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 8 other boards

Mr James Douglas Thornton

director · Since 15/12/1991

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 65 other boards

Mr James Douglas Thornton

secretary · Since 15/12/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 65 other boards

James Douglas Thornton

secretary

British

James Douglas Thornton

director

British · England · Age 79

Vivienne Janet Thornton

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

Former

John Charles Welch Roberts

director · Resigned 26/01/2001

Alastair James Harold Thornton

director · Resigned 23/04/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Vivienne Janet Thornton

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors
Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

25, Castle Street, Hertford, SG14 1HH

Notified 20/12/2016

Charges6 outstanding

A registered charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

MORTGAGE

Created 11/06/2009Registered 22/07/2026Satisfied 22/07/2026
A registered charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 12/04/2019Registered 22/07/2026Satisfied 22/07/2026
A registered charge
outstanding

WEST ONE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES LIMITED

Created 17/06/2026Registered 19/06/2026
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 12/04/2019Registered 18/04/2019
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 23/06/2009Registered 01/07/2009
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 11/06/2009Registered 16/06/2009
charge
outstanding

JAMES DOUGLAS THORNTON AND VIVIENNE JANET THORNTON

Created 23/12/2003Registered 08/01/2004
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/04/2003Registered 16/04/2003

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-17

Active

typeltd
2026-07-17

Private Limited Company

address line125 Castle Street
2026-07-17

25 CASTLE STREET

post townHertford
2026-07-17

HERTFORD

CompanyRankvs 11852+ SIC 68320 peers
62

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.52× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£381k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£101k

Working capital

Current Assets

£111k

Current Liabilities

£212k

Fixed Assets

£686k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£585k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.52+£2k
20240.53-£4k
20230.55

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.